
The Open Road Stories
On the Open Road Stories podcast we travel through the world of fiction together reading some incredible stories of life on the open road. The fun, the fascinating, the tense, the scary and everything in-between can be found out there. Anything can happen on the road and there's always more adventures right around the corner. We hope you hop in and join us on the Open Road!
The Open Road Stories
The Last Stop on Route 9
In the dead of night along the winding roads of West Virginia, James and his girlfriend Emily embark on a seemingly routine drive that quickly turns into a harrowing ordeal. As their old Chevy Cutlass struggles through the darkness, a sudden mechanical failure forces them to seek help. With dwindling fuel and no cell signal, the couple is forced to search for a nearby gas station. Their first stop is a rundown station marked "CLOSED," leaving them with no option but to continue. Desperation leads them to a second, even more dilapidated gas station, its flickering neon sign barely lighting the deserted lot. Inside, an eerie atmosphere pervades the space as they encounter a silent old man behind the counter and a mysterious figure lingering near an abandoned pickup truck. The unsettling silence and strange occurrences intensify their fear. With every moment, the situation becomes increasingly perilous, compelling James and Emily to make a hasty escape. Shaken and terrified by their encounter, they vow never to return to that haunted stretch of road, their unsettling experience forever etched into their memories. That terrifying night on a desolate remote highway leaves them profoundly questioning reality and altering their perceptions of safety.